The Lexus GX460 is, along with its big brother, the LX570, which we reviewed just two weeks ago, one of a handful of truly capable luxury SUVs. One size smaller than the LX, its competition is the Land Rover Discovery and the Mercedes-Benz GLE, both newer, more efficient---the 301-horsepower, V8-powered GX460 has an EPA fuel economy estimate of just 15 city/18 highway---designs.

2017 Lexus GX460 interior.

There is something to be said for those machines, and 2017 is the fourth model year of the GX460 without much in the way of major changes---the center stack of the instrument panel is beginning to look like a relic of a different age---but let's stop and consider Lexus' trump card, its unassailable reputation for quality and reliability. That alone will keep the GX460 on customers' lists until an all-new one is ready.

With $975 delivery, processing and handling fee, the as-tested price came to $71,890. Drive one, especially if your life includes weather and terrain changes, and you'll believe it is worth every penny.